Free Travel Facility for Persons With Orthopedic Disability/Locomotor Disability
About this scheme
The scheme "Free Travel Facility for Persons With Orthopedic Disability/Locomotor Disability" by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation under the Transport Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to facilitate free travel by providing zero-fare bus journeys to eligible persons with orthopedic or locomotor disabilities across operated routes.
Benefits
- Free Travel Facility: Eligible beneficiaries are provided free travel in Rajasthan State Transport Corporation(RSRTC ) buses. - Coverage of Buses: The facility is applicable on ordinary, express, and night bus services. - Route Applicability: Free travel is allowed up to the routes where Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses are operational.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
- The applicant should be a person suffering from orthopedic disability or locomotor disability.
- The applicant should possess a medical disability certificate indicating at least 40 percent disability, issued by an authorized medical authority.
- The applicant should hold a valid RFID Card issued by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
How to Apply
Online
RSRTC Online RFID Registration Form: Click Here.
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should apply for issuance of an RFID Card by submitting the prescribed documents.
Step 2: The applicant is required to submit one passport-size photograph along with the application.
Step 3: The application is to be submitted at the office of the Chief Manager of the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
Documents Required
- Certificate of Permanent Residence of Rajasthan.
- Medical Disability Certificate for Orthopedic or Locomotor Disability Issued by Authorized Medical Authority.
- Income Tax Non-Payer Certificate.
- RFID Card.
- Passport Size Photograph.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the "Free Travel Facility for Persons With Orthopedic Disability/Locomotor Disability" scheme?
The scheme is a welfare initiative of the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation that provides free bus travel to eligible persons suffering from orthopedic or locomotor disabilities across Corporation-operated routes.
- Who implements this scheme?
Who implements this scheme?
- Who is eligible to avail the benefit under this scheme?
Persons who are permanent residents of Rajasthan, are not income tax payers, and have at least 40 percent orthopedic or locomotor disability are eligible to avail the benefit.
- What types of bus services are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers ordinary, express, and night services operated by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation.
- Is the benefit provided in cash or kind?
The benefit is provided in kind through complete exemption from travel fare.
- Is an RFID Card mandatory to avail the free travel facility?
Yes, possession of a valid RFID Card issued by the Corporation is mandatory to avail the free travel benefit.
- What is the minimum disability percentage required under the scheme?
The applicant must have a minimum of 40 percent orthopedic or locomotor disability as certified by an authorized medical authority.
- Can income tax payers apply for this scheme?
No, applicants who are income tax payers are excluded from availing benefits under this scheme.
- Is the free travel facility limited to certain routes only?
The free travel facility is applicable on all routes where Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses are operational.
- What documents are essential for availing the scheme benefits?
Essential documents include proof of Rajasthan domicile, a valid medical disability certificate, income tax non-payer certificate, a passport size photograph, and completion of RFID Card issuance formalities.
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